Cheap Homes for Rent in George Washington University Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $1,200 (56 Rentals)

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property at 1440 N St NW

$1,695

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$1,695

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$1,695

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1440 N St NW, Unit 812

1440 N St NW
WashingtonDC20005
property at 1727 Massachusetts Ave NW

$1,695 - $1,700

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$1,695 - $1,700

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$1,695 - $1,700

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1727 Massachusetts Ave NW

WashingtonDC20036
property at 2121 N St NW

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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2121 N Street NW 2

2121 N St NW
WashingtonDC20037
property at 2121 N St NW

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2121 N St NW, Unit 3

2121 N St NW
WashingtonDC20037

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property at 522 21st St NW

$1,750 - $2,600

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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522 21st St NW

WashingtonDC20006
property at 1615 Q St NW

$1,785

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$1,785

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$1,785

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1615 Q St NW, Unit 305

1615 Q St NW
WashingtonDC20009
property at 1420 N St NW

$1,849

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$1,849

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$1,849

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 1

1420 N St NW, Unit 515

1420 N St NW
WashingtonDC20005
property at 922 24th St NW

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 1

922 24th St NW, Unit 819

922 24th St NW
WashingtonDC20037
property at 950 25th St NW

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 1

950 25th St NW, Unit 202S

950 25th St NW
WashingtonDC20037

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property at 2401 H St NW

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2401 H St NW, Unit 308

2401 H St NW
WashingtonDC20037
property at 950 25th St NW

$1,890

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$1,890

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$1,890

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 1

950 25th St NW, Unit 301N

950 25th St NW
WashingtonDC20037
property at 1260 21st St NW

$1,895

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$1,895

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$1,895

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1260 21st St NW, Unit 510

1260 21st St NW
WashingtonDC20036
property at 1059 Paper Mill Ct NW

$1,897 - $2,098

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$1,897 - $2,098

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$1,897 - $2,098

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 15

1059 Paper Mill Ct NW

WashingtonDC20007
property at 1330 New Hampshire Ave NW

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

1330 New Hampshire Ave NW, Unit 708

1330 New Hampshire Ave NW
WashingtonDC20036
property at 922 24th St NW

$1,850 - $3,500

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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922 24th St NW

WashingtonDC20037
property at 522 21st St NW

$1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 1

522 21st St NW, Unit 211

522 21st St NW
WashingtonDC20006

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Cheapest Available George Washington University Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the George Washington University area of Washington, DC is a 1 Bed unit found at R Street Apartments priced from $825. Q Street Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,470. Here are the most affordable George Washington University apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
R Street Apartments1BR1BR,1BA$825
Q Street ApartmentsESStudio,1BA$1,470
The Shelburne ApartmentsRenovated Studio 06 TierStudio,1BA$1,499
Corcoran HouseStudio One BathStudio,1BA$1,500
Pennsylvania HouseStudioStudio,1BA$1,525
1500 MassFPF 476Studio,1BA$1,528
Square 50The CapitolStudio,1BA$1,540
State House ApartmentsEFFStudio,1BA$1,545
Hightowers ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,595

Best Value Apartments for Rent in George Washington University, DC

As of May 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the George Washington University area is the $3.00 price per square foot 2 bed / 2 bath Model at 2149 N St NW in the in the Dupont Circle neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value George Washington University apartment is the 1514 26th St NW Model at 1514 26th St NW starting at $1,950 with a $2.44 price per square foot in the Georgetown neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for George Washington University apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2149 N St NW2 bed / 2 bath2BR,2BA$3.00
1514 26th St NW1514 26th St NWStudio ,1BA$2.44
The ShoremeadeOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.21
601 24th StFurnished Private Room in 3 bed/1 bath Apt3BR,1BA$1.89
President MadisonStudioStudio ,1BA$2.74
1704 S St NW, Unit 21704 S St NWStudio ,1BA$2.76
950 25th St NW, Unit 4OX950 25th St NW1BR,1BA$2.17
Pennsylvania HouseStudioStudio ,1BA$2.65
The York and Potomac ParkStudioStudio ,1BA$3.25
Square 50The CapitolStudio ,1BA$2.91

Frequently Asked Questions about George Washington University

What type of rentals are currently available in George Washington University?

There are currently 611 Apartments for Rent in George Washington University, DC with pricing that ranges from $1,150 to $24,288. There are also 192 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in George Washington University ranging from $1,210 to $26,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in George Washington University?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in George Washington University ranges from $1,210 to $26,000 with an average monthly rent of $6,888.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in George Washington University?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in George Washington University range from $2,407 to $13,759, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $5,900 to $10,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,410 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $4,650.

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